I took my 86-year-old mom on a river cruise. The smaller ship and bingo nights were perfect for her.

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Two women enjoy the sun while wearing their hats

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I took a 6-day road trip with 4 teenagers. We spent over $5,000, and I learned to feed everyone before they were hungry.

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The author took her three kids and one boyfriend on a family road trip.

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I travel often with my 5 kids, and it's rarely easy. A scheduling mistake on a trip to Canada almost broke us.

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The author's family made a big travel mistake.

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My husband is the primary breadwinner, and I stay home with the kids. But our marriage is not 'traditional.'

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Amber Adrian's husband is the primary earner and she stays home with the kids.

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My mom moved in with me for the first 30 days of my baby's life. She feeds me homemade food and ensures I can rest

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Hillary Wichlin's mom moved in with her after the birth of her daughter to take care of both of them.

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Parents are turning to a 'paid village' to handle childcare and cleaning. Costs range from $500 to $2,600 a month.

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Parents in the US are paying from $500 to $2,600 for child care.

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We live right next to my parents. They babysit for free and I love how close my kids are to their grandparents.

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I'm taking a hands-off approach to my son's schooling. I don't want him to fail, but he needs to be independent.

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Ashley Archambault (not pictured) is taking a hands-off approach to her son's schooling this year.

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My daughter was excited to see Chappell Roan live. When she canceled our concert, it gave me space to teach a valuable lesson.

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The author says that she was able to teach her daughter valuable lessons about work and mental health thanks to Chappell Roan taking care of herself.

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I sent my kids to day care and took the week off work. It was just what I needed to recharge.

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The author decided to take the week off while her kids were at day care.

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